Thomas Jefferson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Thomas Jefferson born?April 13, 1743
2. Where was Thomas Jefferson born?Shadwell, Virginia, USA
3. When did Thomas Jefferson die?July 4, 1826 (age 83)
4. What is the career?Lawyer, planter, architect, inventor, diplomat, Secretary of State, Vice President, President
5. Who was Thomas Jefferson?Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He helped write the Declaration of Independence and served as the country’s third president. He was also a scientist, architect, and inventor.
6. What famous document did Thomas Jefferson write?He wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It says that all people are equal and have rights to life, liberty, and happiness.

Enlightenment: An 18th-century intellectual and cultural movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and human rights.
Louisiana Purchase: The 1803 acquisition of approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France, doubling the U.S. size.
Monticello: Jefferson's iconic plantation home and architectural masterpiece in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Natural Rights: Fundamental rights believed to be inherent to all humans, such as life, liberty, and property.